Join Our Kitchen: Sous Chef Opportunities at Humble Grape
London’s independent restaurant scene is built on passion, craft, and quality. Humble Grape is a growing, independent wine bar and restaurant group known for seasonal, sustainable cooking made entirely from scratch. As we continue to open new venues across London, we remain focused on quality, organic produce, zero-waste practices, and thoughtful food designed to pair beautifully with wine.
We are looking for an ambitious, hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchens. You will work in a small, close-knit team with real responsibility, creative input, and clear opportunities to grow as the business expands.
If you are exploring Sous Chef jobs in London and want to be part of a produce-led kitchen that values craft, sustainability, and teamwork, Humble Grape could be the right next step.
What Makes Humble Grape Different
We are a produce-led business, not a volume-driven one. Our kitchens focus on flavour, technique, and respect for ingredients. Every dish is cooked from scratch using organic, seasonal produce sourced with care.
Sustainability sits at the heart of our approach. Our zero-waste philosophy is built around nose-to-tail cooking and thoughtful use of ingredients, encouraging creativity while reducing waste in meaningful ways.
Wine is central to everything we do. Our food is designed to pair seamlessly with our curated wine lists, and chefs benefit from regular training delivered by our WSET-qualified team to better understand how food and wine work together.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will:
Cook and deliver modern, seasonal dishes with a strong sustainability focus
Contribute to menu development and day-to-day kitchen operations
Work within a small team, requiring flexibility, communication, and teamwork
Lead by example during service, maintaining consistently high standards
Train, support, and motivate junior chefs
Champion our zero-waste, nose-to-tail cooking ethos
This is a hands-on role within a smaller kitchen environment, where everyone is involved and contributes directly to daily service.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience as a Sous Chef, or is a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
Enjoys working in a smaller kitchen where everyone is hands-on
Is ambitious and excited by the opportunity to progress as the company grows
Is passionate about fresh, seasonal, and sustainable food
Brings a calm, positive, and collaborative leadership style
What We Offer
Genuine career progression as we continue to open new venues (many of our Head Chefs started as Sous Chefs)
A creative, produce-led kitchen where chef input is valued
Weekly wine training with our WSET-qualified team
50% staff discount across all venues
Cycle to Work scheme, supplier trips, and staff events
Reward & Recognition platform plus referral bonuses
Salary: £40,000–£43,000 depending on experience
Why Join Humble Grape
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who wants to be part of a growing business, thrive in a small team environment, and build a long-term career with Humble Grape.
The skills developed here, from-scratch cooking, sustainability, and food-and-wine pairing, are increasingly valued across London’s hospitality scene.
Ready to Apply?
If you are searching for Sous Chef jobs in London and want a role that offers responsibility, creative input, and real progression within a growing group, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your chef career with Humble Grape.
